Bell and Dr. Gaston

The Bell And Dr. Gaston
A citizen whose willingness to become involved in the affairs of his
community commenced almost a half-
century ago—when it wasn't always
easy—has brought him another well-
deserved tribute.
This was the presentation yesterday of the Birmingham Bar Association's 1961 Liberty Bell Award to Dr.
A. G. Gaston as a part of this year's
Law Day observance.
Certainly no citizen of this city has
been a more consistent example of
the principle of freedom under law
and the results that may be obtained
from lawful efforts to help create a
more harmonious society despite the
discouragements and the roadblocks
encountered.
Dr. Gaston's many accomplishments
in his community, including the invaluable work he has done in helping
provide recreation and character-
building opportunities for youngsters,
have been remarkable feats during a
period of great social change.
He has indeed, as Bar Association
President E. M. Friend, Jr., said, been
an example of living commitment to
the principle that progress and change
are possible through the orderly
process of law.
Honored with Dr. Gaston were
other highly-deserving citizens from
business and the professions, including, W. Cecil Bauer, Lee Downs, T.
Etheridge Gilliam, Norman D. Pless,
Roberta Reeves, Malvin Roseman,
Margaret D. Sizemore and Dr. Ralph
M. Tanner.
All deserve the praise of an appreciative community.
Gaston ... A Boost For Boys "V

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The Bell And Dr. Gaston
A citizen whose willingness to become involved in the affairs of his
community commenced almost a half-
century ago—when it wasn't always
easy—has brought him another well-
deserved tribute.
This was the presentation yesterday of the Birmingham Bar Association's 1961 Liberty Bell Award to Dr.
A. G. Gaston as a part of this year's
Law Day observance.
Certainly no citizen of this city has
been a more consistent example of
the principle of freedom under law
and the results that may be obtained
from lawful efforts to help create a
more harmonious society despite the
discouragements and the roadblocks
encountered.
Dr. Gaston's many accomplishments
in his community, including the invaluable work he has done in helping
provide recreation and character-
building opportunities for youngsters,
have been remarkable feats during a
period of great social change.
He has indeed, as Bar Association
President E. M. Friend, Jr., said, been
an example of living commitment to
the principle that progress and change
are possible through the orderly
process of law.
Honored with Dr. Gaston were
other highly-deserving citizens from
business and the professions, including, W. Cecil Bauer, Lee Downs, T.
Etheridge Gilliam, Norman D. Pless,
Roberta Reeves, Malvin Roseman,
Margaret D. Sizemore and Dr. Ralph
M. Tanner.
All deserve the praise of an appreciative community.
Gaston ... A Boost For Boys "V